Sybil Savit, 94

NEW BEDFORD, MASS. – Sybil (Krivoff) Savit, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on July 3, 2024, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Herbert W. Savit and the sister of the late Lillian Lider.

Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Hyman and Miriam (Strolsky) Krivoff, she was a lifelong resident of the city.

Sybil faithfully read the New York Times and watched MSNBC daily and loved spending time with her family more than anything else. She contributed greatly to the fabric of the New Bedford Jewish community throughout her entire life. A wonderfully caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, she will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her two beloved sons, Michael Savit, and his wife, Jill Cohen, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts; and Jeffrey Savit, and his wife, Lori Barnet, of Needham, Massachusetts; her seven grandchildren, Lauren Savit, and her partner, Tess Ruderman; Matthew Savit, and his wife, Chelsea Papish; Hilary Perkins, and her husband, Max; Mollie Savit, and her fiancé, Derek Weisman; Chloe Savit, Alexander Jacobs and Moriah Jacobs; and her nieces, Leslie Howard, and her husband, Jack; Joyce Black, Marlene Groner and Sandi Biggins, and her husband, Eddie.

Contributions may be made to the HWS Research Fund, c/o The Miriam Hospital, PO Box H, Providence, RI 02901.